Changing Views on Tattoos in South Korea
The growing cultural dissonance surrounding tattoos in South Korea reflects how the generational divide has many manifestations.
Disorientation in Addressing Divide Between Seoul and Rest
The restructuring plan for universities might negatively impact the push to break up economic concentration around Seoul.
Young Voters Have Long Held the Keys to Electoral Victory
Outcomes from presidential elections over the past two decades suggest the youth vote is a nearly reliable predictor of victory, but that support is not guaranteed for either party.
How Korea’s Next President Will Approach Tech
The campaign for the March presidential election has been marred with partisan attacks and personal scandals that are reflective of the deeply seated fissures in…
Korea’s Potential Growth Rate has Fallen to Around 2%
South Korea’s potential growth rate has slowed as its economic performance has approached that of high-income countries and its population ages.
Jingoism in the Digital Age
YouTube provides a vehicle for South Korea’s hyper-nationalist movement and demonstrates society’s vulnerability to misinformation.
Hard Material Interests and Public Sentiment
The South Korean public appears more antagonistic towards China despite the nation’s extensive bilateral commercial ties.
North Korea Human Rights and South Korea’s Upcoming Presidential Election
On March 9, South Korean voters will select their next president for a five-year term. The South Korean constitution limits presidents to a single term,…
Praise Without Representation?
Golden Globe nominations for two actors in the Korean Netflix show Squid Game are monumental, but they also reveal gender and racial bias of U.S. entertainment industry.
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.